Batur Oktay

Batur Oktay is a patent litigation attorney and Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine, based in Seattle, who joined the firm in January 2025. His practice encompasses a broad range of intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark management, brand protection, copyrights, licensing, and complex IP litigation. His experience spans industries such as food and beverage, software, and consumer products, drawing from significant in-house roles at major corporations.

Before entering private practice, Oktay spent nearly two decades as Managing Director and Corporate Counsel at Starbucks, where he was instrumental in launching and overseeing the company's patent program, which grew to include over 630 patents related to food and beverage equipment and technology. He also served as VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Rad Power Bikes and as Senior Corporate Counsel at Adobe, managing global IP portfolios and litigation. This background indicates a primary focus on representing operating companies, both in enforcing their intellectual property and in managing and defending their portfolios.

A notable matter in his tracked experience is his representation of Starbucks Corporation in STARBUCKS CORPORATION et al. v. Pi Design AG, a patent infringement dispute concerning a French Press coffeemaker patent, which concluded in December 2025 via confidential settlement. While his direct involvement in PTAB or IPR proceedings is not specifically detailed in available public information, his extensive background in patent management and complex IP litigation suggests a capability in these areas.

Oktay is admitted to practice in Washington. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law and holds a B.A. in Foreign Affairs and Art History from the University of Virginia.